Jicarilla Fishing Blog
November 13th, 2023
Folks,
Fishing has been great. Been getting lots of questions but only two recent reports. All telling me that fishing is great. We make big fish I guess. It is getting cold and sheet ice is starting to be present in the morning around the lake edges.
A couple of photos from the two recent reports: 
October 31st, 2023
Happy Halloween Fishy Folks,
Quite a few folks have been calling for fishing reports, but no one has called to provide one lately. So to spur some submissions the Fish Crew will be running a fishing report competition. We have a brand new sit-on-top kayak that needs a new home. So the rules are simple. Provide the most useful, creative, artistic photo, etc, etc, fishing report in November (1st-30th), and the Fish Crew will select its favorite to win the kayak. All submissions should be sent to jicarillafishqs@gmail.com .
Fishing is good, I know these things, but some folks like a little realtime info. Provide it and you could win big in November.
Mundo is on fire, as usual.
October 24th, 2023
Folks,
A few anglers submitted reports, which included some pretty cool information. Not surprising but pretty cool. Fly anglers noted active fishing but smaller fish at Mundo while being skunked at Embom. Five fly anglers noted 1-3 fish per hour in the 14-20" class being caught at Stone Lake. Though no real particulars were given, float tubes or kickboats are probably a good idea.
Other anglers reported 18" trout in Mundo and lots of smaller-sized trout. Also, multiple nice 20-plus-inch catfish were captured most likely making excellent fish tacos. Catfishing can be very good this time of year and there are many large fish to be had.
Remember to read your fishing proclamation as the rules are different depending on where you choose to fish on the Nation.
The nights are cooling off, and winter is hopefully right around the corner.
J.
October 2nd, 2023
Folks,
Rain and thundery day here. Selling quite a few permits but not a single report has been submitted. Be careful out there, between the lightning and mud it could be slightly hazardous if the storm sticks around.
One lucky local angler was smart and crafty and despite some vegetation used superior angling skills and hooked into an eighteen-inch rainbow at Enbom this weekend. Regardless of reports if you know how to fish you know how to fish.
J.
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P.s.
An angler reported a missing Sage Flyrod at Mundo Lake. If you have found a rod or find one please let the Fish Crew know ASAP so we can return it to its owner! jicarillafishqs@gmail.com
September 25th, 2023
Folks,
The Fish Crew is back. Sounds like cooler weather and some rain occurred in our absence which is really awesome. Mundo Lake is fishing well with reports of many fish between 11-18" being caught and one 21" trout being reported as well. Catfishing should still be good so come and catch some fish tacos.
No reports from Stone, and Embom is still pretty weedy. One angler said he caught an 18" fish at Embom from the shore last week in spite of the weeds.
Get out and go fishing.
J.
September 12th 2023
Folks,
It is Gojiiya Week which is a large seasonal celebration and ceremony here on the Nation. One should expect high traffic on J-8 and at most recreational lakes starting today and finishing up on Sunday. Our office as well as most other departments will be closed starting today and will reopen Monday the 18th.
Finally raining here which is good, If you don't need to drive off the pavement please protect the roads when possible. The Nation is still under a recreational fire ban, but you can use propane to cook at the lakes.
Fall finally feels real today Hopefully it leads to another excellent winter.
The Fish Crew will be on light staff until the 25th of September. Please call the office if you need quick information.
Be safe and enjoy the changing season!
J.
September 7th, 2023
Folks,
It has been hot and dry, with some fires to the north of us bringing in some unwanted smoke. Water temperatures are still pretty hot, but nights are starting to cool slightly. Hunting season has started which makes it feel like fall, even if the temperatures still feel like summer.
Send your reports and enjoy the fall!
J.
August 10th, 2023
Folks!
Boy is it been hot and smokey. We are surrounded by wildlifes in Colorado and New Mexico. It has been very dry with no monsoon what so ever. Few anglers have been out and about but the couple we have chatted with have mentioned good catifishing and slow trout fishing, which is the exact blueprint summer.
We are still under a fire ban so no campfires on the Nation are allowed. Please be extra careful out there wherever you may wander to.
J.
July 26th, 2023
Folks,
One report came in from one of the Fish Crew's favorite fishing families mentioning great fishing at Mundo with a few trout in the 16-18" range as well as many more smaller fish being caught. Also one lucky guy caught a estimated 42" 15 pound tiger musky. Rememeber tiger muskies are catch and release only, if you are not sure about how to properly handle these gentle giants please find a mentor or use youtube to get educated before targeting them.
Water temperatures and air temperatures are very high, if you can limit catch and release fishing for trout during these times that is best. Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated out there!.
No monsoon yet, but maybe this week?
J.